Resorcinol Monomethyl Ether Derivative from Japan
Selective mono-methyl ether of resorcinol used in pharmaceutical synthesis, but classified under HTS 2907.21.00.00 only if structurally equivalent to parent resorcinol. Typically derivatives shift to other headings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain binding ruling for ether derivatives claiming resorcinol parent classification
• Provide NMR spectra confirming phenolic OH retention for polyphenol status
• Declare exact substitution pattern to distinguish from symmetrical ethers